Wingate University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Wingate, NC
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#13 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,458

Location Wingate, North Carolina
Website wingate.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Town Fringe

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Wingate University, located in the small town of Wingate, North Carolina, sits approximately 30 miles southeast of Charlotte. The private university, founded in 1896 as Wingate School, operates on a 400-acre campus characterized by Georgian-style architecture and tree-lined walkways. While maintaining its Baptist heritage, Wingate has evolved into a comprehensive institution offering programs across three campuses, with particular strengths in health sciences, including pharmacy and physical therapy, as well as business and education. The university maintains a selective admission process and requires most undergraduate students to live on campus for their first three years. As an NCAA Division II institution, Wingate competes in the South Atlantic Conference, with its athletic programs consistently performing well in swimming, soccer, and baseball.

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Ratings

Wingate University is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Wingate University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#809
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#511
Best Colleges in North Carolina

#23
Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

#13
Best Value Colleges in North Carolina

#112

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1010/1210
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/25
GPA 3.33

Acceptance Rate

91.1%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 2.8%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,636

Costs for Wingate University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$41,636
Books and Supplies		$2,250
Other Fees		$320
Room and Board		$11,062
Budget for Other Expenses		$6,454
Total One Year Cost		$61,722

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

53% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Wingate University are Business, Education, and Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies. 21% of students major in Business, 12% in Education, and 10% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies.